Developing sustainable breeding, larval rearing, and grow-out protocols for commercially important finfish and shellfish species native to Sri Lankan waters.

Documenting and protecting the biodiversity of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove ecosystems in the Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar regions.

Stock assessment, population dynamics, and sustainable harvest modeling to support evidence-based fisheries management in Northern waters.

Studying the impacts of changing ocean temperatures, acidification, and sea-level rise on fisheries and coastal communities in Northern Sri Lanka.

Investigating fish pathogens, immunology, and disease prevention strategies for both wild and cultured fish populations.

Understanding the socio-economic dimensions of fishing communities, value chains, and the role of women in fisheries to inform policy and extension programs.